Marinated Asparagus with Blue Cheese
Asparagus marinated in vinaigrette and dotted with cheese makes an awesome side. We’re blue cheese fans, but you might like...
Sausage Wonton Cups
Here’s a tasty hot appetizer for all those parties that feature fun finger foods. I’ve made this recipe several times,...
Seasoned Potato Wedges
These baked wedges, seasoned with Parmesan cheese and served with a sour cream dip, make a nice alternative to french...
Chocolate-Coconut Layer Bars
I’m a huge fan of Nanaimo bars, the no-bake layered dessert named for the city in British Columbia. For fun,...
Colony Mountain Chili
My husband created this chili for a local cooking contest, and it won the People's Choice award. It's loaded with...
Banana Nut Bars
My sister gave me this recipe, which is always in demand with family, friends and co-workers. It's amazing how fast...
Golden Raisin Bran Muffins
I tried many bran muffin recipes before coming up with this one. My family and friends say these moist muffins,...
Banana Squares
When we were first married, my husband was in the Navy. Stationed in Puerto Rico, we had banana trees growing...
Black Bean Sausage Chili
Meet the Cook: My entire family urged me to send in this recipe! I came up with it one day...
Lemon-Raspberry Ricotta Pancakes
I was raised in a home where stacks of freshly cooked pancakes were the norm every Sunday morning. I keep...
Orange Chocolate Chip Scones
My family asks for these scones all the time, but I like to save this special treat just for celebrations....
Cherry Cheese Danish
Here is a quick Sunday breakfast I like to whip up before going to church. I created it when trying...
Tiramisu Crepes
Delicate crepes, filled with creamy mascarpone cheese and laced with vanilla and a hint of coffee liqueur, always make for...
Creamy Hash Browns
My mother often took this comforting side dish to social dinners because it was such a hit. Now I get...
Lemon Blueberry Tart
You'll love this amazing combination of flavors. Lemon adds a zesty counterpoint to the tart's fruit topping and lovely, buttery...
Asparagus with Mustard Sauce
Here in Iowa, asparagus patches grow wild along the roads. My husband and I often go asparagus hunting on Saturday...
Italian Sausage and Zucchini Stir-Fry
I'm always looking for new recipes to put variety into our meals. I like this one especially because it doesn't...
Chicken-Fried Cube Steaks
Here in the Ozarks, country-fried steak is a staple. This cubed steak recipe is wonderful served with mashed potatoes and...
Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder
This veggie-packed clam chowder is savory and satisfying. Butter up some crusty bread and you'll have yourself a complete meal....
Upside-Down Pear Pancake
There’s a pear tree in my yard that inspires me to bake with its fragrant fruit. This upside-down pancake works...
Creamed Cabbage Soup
Although we live in town, we have a big garden. I love planting flowers and vegetables and watching them grow....
Tomato Pizza
My children liked to eat pizza with a lot of toppings, so I developed this recipe. With fresh tomatoes available...
Amaretto Cream Truffles
The velvety texture of the almond filling with the sensational chocolate coating make these truffles truly heavenly. I like to...
Black-Eyed Pea Pasta Salad
Grilling out? You may want to serve this refreshing, make-ahead salad at the barbecue. A creamy Italian dressing enhances the...
Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts
In my first apartment, I started cooking chicken with feta and sundried tomatoes. Now I serve it with rice pilaf...
Bulgur Greek Salad
“I’ve tried to start eating healthier, and this recipe is wonderful, versatile and the ingredients are easy to find... and...
Herbed Cherry Tomatoes
Meet the Cook: My recipe's a good one for when you want a little fancier salad dish but one that's...
Steak Soup
Meet the Cook: One of the nice things about this thick soup is you can make it in an afternoon...
Spicy Red Beans and Rice
I guess I'm one of those women "who have moved from the country in body but not in heart"! Although...